Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday made headlines after he bought puff-puff worth ₦50,000 from a roadside vendor in Osogbo and offered her employment as a chef at the Government House.
The incident occurred during a solidarity rally organized by Osun public servants to appreciate the governor’s policies and welfare initiatives since assuming office.
In a viral video from the event, Governor Adeleke, while riding in a bus, beckoned on the puff-puff seller and inquired about the cost of her entire stock. He then handed her ₦50,000 cash to the excitement of the crowd, who jubilantly shared the snacks.
Moments later, the governor invited the vendor into his vehicle, where she disclosed that she held a Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE). When asked about her cooking skills, she listed several dishes she could prepare, prompting Adeleke to instruct his aides to collect her details for an appointment as a chef in the Government House.
Confirming the development, Commissioner II at the Osun State Civil Service Commission, Olaniyan Taofeek, shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), describing it as “the moment Gov. Adeleke turned the life of a puff-puff seller into a Government House chef.”
Similarly, Oni Gbenga Lawrence, Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Media, corroborated the gesture in a post on X, noting that Adeleke not only purchased the snacks but also transformed the woman’s life with an employment offer.
The development has continued to generate positive reactions across social media, with many praising the governor’s act of kindness and his connection with ordinary citizens.
Credit: Punch newspaper
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